The Peninsula A report appeared in the Foreign Policy Magazine has again exposed designs of Saudi Arabia to invade Qatar one day after imposition of June 5, 2017 blockade against Qatar by the quartet. “During a June 6, 2017, call with Saudi King Salman, US President Donald Trump firmly rejected a Saudi proposal to invade […]
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Ehteraz app update allows registration with visa number
Doha: Ehteraz, the Covid-19 tracking app, has got a new update on android play store. The app now allows people without QID to register using their Visa number. The new update has two options on the home screen – “QID Registration” and “Visa Registration”. If you choose Visa option, it will ask for your mobile […]
Municipality takes action against throwing gloves and spitting on the road
Doha: The municipal inspectors at Al Sheehaniya Municipality caught a person for throwing gloves on the road. The inspectors also recorded violations of some provisions of general hygiene law at two commercial outlets in Al Sheehaniya where used gloves were found on the ground in front of the outlets. The inspectors also recorded two violations […]
Cabinet approves draft law criminalising and increasing penalties for some labour law violations
The Peninsula Doha: The State Cabinet has approved a draft law amending some provisions of the Labour Law promulgated by Law No. (14) of 2004 in its ordinary meeting held today. The preparation of the aforementioned draft law comes within the framework of the state’s keenness to tighten supervision of health and safety requirements and […]
Ehteraz app updated with expanded security and privacy features: MoPH
Doha: The new updated Ehteraz app, now available on app stores, has stronger security and privacy features. “The Ehteraz app’s user privacy and platform security are of the utmost importance. A comprehensive update of the app rolled out on Sunday 24 May with expanded security and privacy features for all users,” Ministry of Public Health […]
Qatar Labour Law on Workplace Injuries
No matter how much one tries to avoid getting hurt or injured at work, It cannot be prevented. Accidents do happen even when taking all the precautionary measures to ensure the safety of everyone and when injury occurs, the employers and employees should know their duties and responsibilities in order to avoid further conflicts at […]
Shura Council discusses draft law on workers’ minimum wages
The Shura Council meets under the chairmanship of HE the Speaker Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud QNA/Doha The Shura Council held its regular weekly meeting on Monday under the chairmanship of HE the Speaker Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud. At the beginning of the meeting, the Council discussed a draft law […]
UN body welcomes milestone in Qatar labour reforms
File picture used for representation. AP The UN labor organization said Thursday that Qatar has abolished exit visa requirements for virtually all migrant workers, hailing the move as a “milestone” in reform efforts ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The International Labor Organization said a ministerial decree allows nearly all migrant workers in Qatar to leave […]
Qatar announces new labour reforms for expatriates
Photo by Abdul Basit © The Peninsula The Peninsula Online Doha: Qatar has announced that with immediate effect, exit permits will be removed for expatriates who are not currently subject to Qatar’s Labour Law. Qatar continues to strengthen its laws, ensuring policies are aligned with international labour standards. The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior […]
Free legal assistance in Qatar for Indians
Ambassador of India, P Kumaran, with members of ICBF during the opening of the legal clinic. Doha: Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), under the patronage of Embassy of India, Qatar has opened a legal clinic at the Integrated Indian Community Centre (IICC), Al Thumama. The clinic was inaugurated by Ambassador of India, P Kumaran. The […]